2023 Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease at a Hospital, Louisiana
In November 2023, public health officials in Louisiana investigated a waterborne outbreak of Legionella pneumophila infections associated with a hospital. Two people were ill and hospitalized. No one died.
The source was reported as community drinking water supplied to the hospital.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | November 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | LA |
| Pathogen: | Legionella pneumophila |
| Vehicle(s): | Water |
| Location(s): | Hospital |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
Sources & documents
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